Recrypted: A Tales From The Crypt Podcast

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Dan Owen and Hugh McStay are dying to welcome you to a full retrospective of HBO's Tales From The Crypt! Now that the series has crawled out of its legal grave and onto Shudder, we’re here to exhume every single episode with dead-ication. Join us as we dig up the dirt on all 93 tales of terror. From the scream-of-the-crop classics to the episodes that fell a little stiff, we promise no headstone will be left unturned...

Episodes

  1. 18h ago

    "Judy, You're Not Yourself Anymore" • "Fitting Punishment" with Emma Arneil

    Ghouls and boils, welcome back to the mausoleum! This week, we're diving into two darkly comic tales of vanity, greed, and ruthless punishment—exploring the chaos of identity-stealing witches in suburban homes and the grim, cold fate awaiting a miserly undertaker in a creepy funeral parlour. And our guest is The Horror & Her podcast host Emma Arneil! ~ [ 00:00:25 ] "Judy, You're Not Yourself Today" When Donald (Brian Kerwin), a fastidious gun enthusiast, notices his wife Judy (Carol Kane) acting strangely, he initially chalks it up to mood swings. However, he soon discovers that an eccentric door-to-door cosmetic saleswoman (Frances Bay) has used an ancient magic amulet to swap bodies with Judy. Donald must figure out a way to reverse the spell before he is stuck living with an imposter forever. ~ [ 00:36:20 ] "Fitting Punishment" Ezra Thornberry (Moses Gunn) is a deeply cruel and penniless undertaker who cares far more about cutting corners and saving pennies than showing respect for the dead. When his recently orphaned nephew Bobby (Jon Clair) is sent to live with him and work at the mortuary, Ezra treats him with severe brutality and disdain. However, Ezra soon learns that mistreating those under his roof—living or dead—comes with a very dark price. Connect With Us Subscribe, Rate & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a rating or review on your favourite podcast platform — it really helps the show grow! Socials & Community: Find links to all our ⁠⁠social media right here⁠⁠, including our Instagram & Website. Network A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network. Credits Cover Art: ⁠⁠Ed Wishewsky⁠⁠  Theme Music: 'Hydra' by Dream Cave (via ⁠⁠⁠Epidemic Sound⁠⁠⁠)

    "Judy, You're Not Yourself Anymore" • "Fitting Punishment" with Emma Arneil

  2. Aug 12

    "Four-Sided Triangle" • "The Ventriloquist's Dummy" with Murray Leeder

    Ghouls and boils, welcome back to the mausoleum! This week, we tackle another two episodes of Tales from the Crypt's second season. First up, we head to a lonely farmhouse for a lesson in unrequited love and makeshift scarecrows... before trading the countryside for a comedy club in a cautionary tale of talent, rivalry, and inhuman accomplices... And our guest is an Assistant Lecturer in Film & English at the University of Alberta, it's Murray Leeder. ~ [ 00:01:00 ] "Four-Sided Triangle" Mary Jo (Patricia Arquette) is a young woman trapped working on a farm run by a cruel couple. Her only comfort becomes a scarecrow she believes is real and in love with her. However, the situation takes a dark turn, proving that three's a crowd—but a four is downright deadly. ~ [ 00:32:00 ] "The Ventriloquist's Dummy" Albert (Bobcat Goldthwait) is a young, aspiring ventriloquist who tracks down his childhood idol, the legendary but reclusive Billy Goldman (Don Rickles). Desperate for advice to fix his terrible act, Albert manages to book a meeting with his hero, but as he gets closer to the old master, he uncovers a grotesque and horrifying secret about the true nature of Billy's former stage partner. Connect With Us Subscribe, Rate & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a rating or review on your favourite podcast platform — it really helps the show grow! Socials & Community: Find links to all our ⁠⁠⁠social media⁠ right here⁠⁠, including our Instagram & Website. Network A proud part of the ⁠Film Stories⁠ Podcast Network. Credits Cover Art: ⁠⁠⁠Ed Wishewsky⁠⁠⁠  Theme Music: 'Hydra' by Dream Cave (via ⁠⁠⁠⁠Epidemic Sound⁠⁠⁠⁠)

    "Four-Sided Triangle" • "The Ventriloquist's Dummy" with Murray Leeder

  3. Aug 5

    "The Sacrifice" • "For Cryin' Out Loud" with Anthony Bowman

    Ghouls and boils, welcome back to the mausoleum! This week, we're back with two more episodes from Tales from the Crypt’s amazing second season. First up, we hit the high-rises for a dark lesson in noir-style betrayal, insurance fraud, and blackmail... then, we trade the penthouse for the rock stage to hear the troubling voices inside a corrupt promoter's head... And joining us for the first time is musician, podcaster, and horror fan Anthony Bowman from The Frankencast show... ~ [ 00:00:25 ] "The Sacrifice"  A hotshot insurance agent (Kevin Kilner) thinks he has executed the perfect crime after murdering his wealthy client to steal his money and beautiful wife, Gloria (Kim Delaney). But the honeymoon period cuts incredibly short when a ruthless blackmailer (Michael Ironside) pops up with proof of the crime, spinning a web of manipulation and psychological torture that leads to an unforgettable, multi-layered twist ending. ~ [ 00:27:00 ] "For Cryin' Out Loud"  Greedy rock promoter Marty Slash (Lee Arenberg) is planning to abscond with a mountain of cash raised at a "Save the Amazon Rainforest" benefit concert. His flawless heist hitches a major snag when a corrupt banker (Katey Sagal) blackmails him for half the cut, and a screaming, booming inner voice—manifesting as his actual, literal conscience (voiced by the iconic Sam Kinison)—starts ringing in his ears, driving him to the absolute brink of madness. Connect With Us Subscribe, Rate & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a rating or review on your favourite podcast platform — it really helps the show grow! Socials & Community: Find links to all our ⁠⁠⁠social media⁠ right here⁠⁠, including our Instagram & Website. Network A proud part of the ⁠Film Stories⁠ Podcast Network. Credits Cover Art: ⁠⁠⁠Ed Wishewsky⁠⁠⁠  Theme Music: 'Hydra' by Dream Cave (via ⁠⁠⁠⁠Epidemic Sound⁠⁠⁠⁠)

    "The Sacrifice" • "For Cryin' Out Loud" with Anthony Bowman

  4. Jul 29

    "Three's A Crowd" • "The Thing From The Grave" with Anita Markoff

    Ghouls and boils, welcome back to the mausoleum! This week, we're diving deep into another two episodes of Tales from the Crypt's second season. First up, we deal with a brutal case of marital paranoia and an unforgiving cabin getaway... then, we trade the countryside for a high-stakes art studio in a grisly, star-crossed romance... And our new guest is film journalist and poet Anita Markoff! ~ [ 00:00:20 ] "Three's A Crowd" Richard (Gavan O'Herlihy) is an intensely jealous husband who suspects his wealthy wife is having an affair with his best friend, Alan. When the trio heads out to a remote cabin to celebrate an anniversary, Richard's paranoia spirals completely out of control. Driven mad by suspicious whispers and hidden clues, he plots a gruesome revenge, only to realise far too late that he has horribly misjudged the situation. ~ [ 00:30:55 ] "The Thing From The Grave" Stacy (Teri Hatcher) is a beautiful model trapped in an abusive relationship with her sadistic fiancé, Mitch (Miguel Ferrer). She finds solace and true love in the arms of her photographer, Devlin. When a jealous Mitch discovers the affair, he brutally murders Devlin and forces Stacy into captivity. However, a promise is a promise—and Devlin returns from the dead to protect the woman he loves and exact a terrifying vengeance. Connect With Us Subscribe, Rate & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a rating or review on your favourite podcast platform — it really helps the show grow! Socials & Community: Find links to all our ⁠⁠social media right here⁠⁠, including our Instagram & Website. Network A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network. Credits Cover Art: ⁠⁠Ed Wishewsky⁠⁠  Theme Music: 'Hydra' by Dream Cave (via ⁠⁠⁠Epidemic Sound⁠⁠⁠)

    "Three's A Crowd" • "The Thing From The Grave" with Anita Markoff

  5. Jul 22

    "Cutting Cards" • "'Til Death" with Prof. Stacey Abbott

    Boils and ghouls, welcome back to the mausoleum! This week, we're tackling another two episodes of Tales from the Crypt's historic second season. First, we pull up a chair for the ultimate high-stakes poker game and a masterclass in psychological warfare... before trading the casino table for a wealthy estate to witness a toxic marriage push a couple to the absolute brink... And our guest is a horror academic and author, Prof. Stacey Abbott... ~ [ 00:00:25 ] "Cutting Cards" Two bitter, aging gamblers (Kevin Tighe & Lance Henriksen) with a lifelong rivalry meet in a remote saloon to settle the score once and for all. When standard card games fail to produce a definitive winner, they escalate the stakes to a series of increasingly gruesome, body-chopping wagers. It is a darkly hilarious battle of wits where losing a hand takes on a terrifyingly literal meaning... ~ [ 00:27:00 ] "'Til Death" A ruthless, arrogant playboy (D.W Moffett) is determined to win the heart of a wealthy, aloof heiress (Pamela Gien) at any cost. Desperate to secure her fortune, he turns to a local voodoo priestess for a potent love potion. The concoction works perfectly, and the couple are soon wed—but he quickly discovers that "love eternal" comes with a gruesome, inescapable catch when even the grave cannot break the spell. Connect With Us Subscribe, Rate & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a rating or review on your favourite podcast platform — it really helps the show grow! Socials & Community: Find links to all our ⁠⁠⁠social media⁠ right here⁠⁠, including our Instagram & Website. Network A proud part of the ⁠Film Stories⁠ Podcast Network. Credits Cover Art: ⁠⁠⁠Ed Wishewsky⁠⁠⁠  Theme Music: 'Hydra' by Dream Cave (via ⁠⁠⁠⁠Epidemic Sound⁠⁠⁠⁠)

    "Cutting Cards" • "'Til Death" with Prof. Stacey Abbott

  6. Jul 15

    "Dead Right" • "The Switch" with Brendon Connelly

    Ghouls and boils, welcome back to the mausoleum! This week, we're starting to dig up Season 2 of Tales From The Crypt. First up, we learn a lesson in greed and fortune-telling... before trading a fortune for the ultimate, high-end body swap in a cautionary tale of old age and vanity... And our guest is a writer of stage, TV, and radio, Brendon Connelly... ~ [ 00:00:25 ] "Dead Right" Cathy (Demi Moore) is a gold-digging secretary desperate to hit it big. When a bizarre fortune teller predicts she will marry a grotesque, overweight man (Jeffrey Tambor) who will soon inherit a massive fortune and die shortly after, Cathy thinks she’s found the ultimate get-rich-quick scheme. She eagerly walks down the aisle, but she quickly learns that fate has a twisted sense of humour—and the fine print on a prophecy is always a killer. ~ [ 00:32:30 ] "The Switch" Carlton Webster (William Hickey) is an elderly, wealthy man desperately in love with a beautiful, much younger woman (Kelly Preston). Realising his age is a dealbreaker, he seeks out a radical, black-market doctor to swap his elderly body parts with a young, handsome donor (Rick Rossovich) in exchange for cash. He pays the ultimate price to look perfect for his dream girl—only to find out that love can be incredibly blind... Connect With Us Subscribe, Rate & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a rating or review on your favourite podcast platform — it really helps the show grow! Socials & Community: Find links to all our ⁠⁠⁠social media⁠ right here⁠⁠, including our Instagram & Website. Network A proud part of the ⁠Film Stories⁠ Podcast Network. Credits Cover Art: ⁠⁠⁠Ed Wishewsky⁠⁠⁠  Theme Music: 'Hydra' by Dream Cave (via ⁠⁠⁠⁠Epidemic Sound⁠⁠⁠⁠)

    "Dead Right" • "The Switch" with Brendon Connelly

  7. Jul 8

    "Lover Come Hack To Me" • "Collection Completed" with Kat Hughes

    Grab your best shovel, boils and ghouls! This week, we dig up the last two delightfully twisted episodes from Tales from the Crypt's first season. We explore a honeymoon from hell featuring a shocking transformation, then we head into retirement where a rocky marriage turns into a taxidermy nightmare... And our guest is a freelance journo, moderator, and essayist specialising in horror, with bylines in THN, JustWatch, Arrow Video, Second Sight, Dread Central, Film Stories & more. It's Kat Hughes! ~ [ 00:00:20 ] "Lover Come Hack To Me" A scheming con man marries a wealthy, older, and seemingly naive woman (Amanda Plummer). He takes her to a secluded, eerie mansion for their honeymoon with full intentions of murdering her for her inheritance. However, his sweet new bride is hiding an ancient, blood-soaked family secret of her own. ~ [ 00:23:40 ] "Collection Completed" An uptight, newly retired executive named Jonas (M. Emmett Walsh) finds himself trapped at home with nothing to do. He quickly grows completely irritated by his wife Anita’s obsession with adopting stray animals. Connect With Us Subscribe, Rate & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a rating or review on your favourite podcast platform — it really helps the show grow! Socials & Community: Find links to all our ⁠⁠⁠social media⁠ right here⁠⁠, including our Instagram & Website. Network A proud part of the ⁠Film Stories⁠ Podcast Network. Credits Cover Art: ⁠⁠⁠Ed Wishewsky⁠⁠⁠  Theme Music: 'Hydra' by Dream Cave (via ⁠⁠⁠⁠Epidemic Sound⁠⁠⁠⁠)

    "Lover Come Hack To Me" • "Collection Completed" with Kat Hughes

  8. Jul 1

    "Dig That Cat... He's Real Gone" • "Only Sin Deep" with Kristin Battestella

    Ghouls and boils, welcome back to the mausoleum! This week, we are diving deep into another two episodes of Tales from the Crypt's historic first season. First up, we hit the carnival grounds for a lesson in basic math and feline anatomy... before trading the circus tent for a high-end pawn shop in a cautionary tale of vanity... And our guest is a film reviewer and horror lover who's written for InSession Film, Search Magazine, Geek Vibes Nation, and more... Kristin Battestella! ~ [ 00:00:25 ] "Dig That Cat... He's Real Gone" A down-on-his-luck grifter (Joe Pantoliano), undergoes a bizarre medical experiment where a mad scientist transplants a cat’s brain gland into his own. The result? He now has nine lives, so teams up with a sleazy carnival barker to cash in on the ultimate sideshow attraction: dying a spectacular death on stage, night after night, only to rise again... ~ [ 00:35:00 ] "Only Sin Deep" A sex worker (Lea Thompson) wants to secure a wealthy bachelor at any cost. Low on funds to keep up her glamorous lifestyle, she visits a mysterious pawn shop and strikes a deal to pawn her beauty for quick cash. The money works, and she snags her billionaire—but when she goes back to redeem her looks, she learns that the interest rate on vanity is a killer. Connect With Us Subscribe, Rate & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a rating or review on your favourite podcast platform — it really helps the show grow! Socials & Community: Find links to all our ⁠⁠⁠social media⁠ right here⁠⁠, including our Instagram & Website. Network A proud part of the ⁠Film Stories⁠ Podcast Network. Credits Cover Art: ⁠⁠⁠Ed Wishewsky⁠⁠⁠  Theme Music: 'Hydra' by Dream Cave (via ⁠⁠⁠⁠Epidemic Sound⁠⁠⁠⁠)

    "Dig That Cat... He's Real Gone" • "Only Sin Deep" with Kristin Battestella

  9. Jun 24

    "The Man Who Was Death" • "And All Through the House" with Dr Simon Brown

    Welcome to the inaugural trip into the mausoleum! Today, we’re digging up the first two instalments of the legendary HBO series that redefined televised horror. From the neon-soaked streets of a cynical executioner to a snowy Christmas Eve from hell, we look at how Tales from the Crypt set the gold standard for the macabre... And our first guest is an academic well-versed in both genre film and TV, who's writing a book about Robert Zemeckis, it's Dr Simon Brown... ~ [ 00:00:20 ] "The Man Who Was Death" Niles Talbot (William Sadler) is a prison executioner who loves his job a little too much. So when the state abolishes the death penalty, Talbot decides to take his "talents" to the streets as a vigilante. ~ [ 00:33:15 ] "And All Through the House" A woman (Mary Ellen Trainor) murders her husband on Christmas Eve, only to find herself stalked by an escaped lunatic dressed as Santa Claus. The catch? She can’t call the police without exposing her own crime. Connect With Us Subscribe, Rate & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a rating or review on your favourite podcast platform — it really helps the show grow! Socials & Community: Find links to all our ⁠⁠⁠social media⁠ right here⁠⁠, including our Instagram & Website. Network A proud part of the ⁠Film Stories⁠ Podcast Network. Credits Cover Art: ⁠⁠⁠Ed Wishewsky⁠⁠⁠  Theme Music: 'Hydra' by Dream Cave (via ⁠⁠⁠⁠Epidemic Sound⁠⁠⁠⁠)

    "The Man Who Was Death" • "And All Through the House" with Dr Simon Brown

  10. Jun 17 ·  Bonus

    The Prologue

    "Greetings, Boils and Ghouls! Welcome to the mausoleum..." Before we start digging into specific graves, we’re cracking open the tomb of Tales From The Crypt to see exactly where the bodies are buried. In this inaugural "Prologue", hosts Dan Owen & Hugh McStay set the stage for Recrypted—the ultimate post-mortem of a horror TV icon. In this appetiser, we exhume the origins of the franchise... from the ink-stained pages of 1950s EC Comics to the star-studded, practical-effects-heavy heights of the 1989-1996 HBO anthology series. Connect With Us Subscribe, Rate & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a rating or review on your favourite podcast platform — it really helps the show grow! Socials & Community: Find links to all our ⁠⁠⁠social media⁠ right here⁠⁠, including our Instagram & Website. Network A proud part of the ⁠Film Stories⁠ Podcast Network. Credits Cover Art: ⁠⁠⁠Ed Wishewsky⁠⁠⁠  Theme Music: 'Hydra' by Dream Cave (via ⁠⁠⁠⁠Epidemic Sound⁠⁠⁠⁠)

    The Prologue

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    Recrypted: A Tales From The Crypt Podcast - The Trailer

    Welcome to a new podcast, ghouls and boils! Recrypted: A Tales From The Crypt Podcast is launching soon, so enjoy a brief taste of what's in store from hosts Dan Owen & Hugh McStay. Connect With Us Subscribe, Rate & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a rating or review on your favourite podcast platform — it really helps the show grow! Socials & Community: Find links to all our ⁠⁠social media right here⁠⁠, including our Instagram & Website. Network A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network. Credits Cover Art: ⁠⁠Ed Wishewsky⁠⁠  Theme Music: 'Hydra' by Dream Cave (via ⁠⁠⁠Epidemic Sound⁠⁠⁠)

    Recrypted: A Tales From The Crypt Podcast - The Trailer

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Dan Owen and Hugh McStay are dying to welcome you to a full retrospective of HBO's Tales From The Crypt! Now that the series has crawled out of its legal grave and onto Shudder, we’re here to exhume every single episode with dead-ication. Join us as we dig up the dirt on all 93 tales of terror. From the scream-of-the-crop classics to the episodes that fell a little stiff, we promise no headstone will be left unturned...

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